"It was obvious that it was an exhibition game," Texas
A&M head coach Billy Kennedy said. "Incarnate Word was a tough match up;
they played four guards a lot. Our post guys struggled defensively and our guards
struggled defensively as well. We really didn't have a presence in the paint
offensively but I think we learned a lot about our team."

Sophomore forward Kourtney Roberson added a game-high 13
rebounds in the contest for the Aggies, who held a 49-34 advantage on the
glass.

"There were some good things tonight," Kennedy added. "The guys are still
trying to establish their roles and their identity. I would have liked to move
the ball better and have a post presence against this team; that was probably
the most disappointing thing. When we played with the smaller line-up tonight I
thought we did better."

Neither team shot well in the opening 20 minutes as the
Aggies took a 46-41 lead into the intermission. Following halftime, however, Texas
A&M heated up to shoot 56.8 percent in the period while outscoring the
Cardinals 51-42.

For the contest, the Aggies made 26-of-33 shots (78.8
percent) from the free throw line.

Junior guard Kelcey Solomon led Incarnate Word in scoring
with 23 points on the night.

The Aggies officially tip off the 2012-13 campaign on
Friday, Nov. 9, against Louisiana Tech at Reed Arena.

Season tickets are on sale and fans are encouraged to make
sure they have a seat for all the exciting Aggie basketball action by visiting
the 12th Man Foundation's Ticket
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